Grief

Have you ever heard someone say, “Sleep is a waste of time?” Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. Ever heard someone say they pulled an “all-nighter” to finish a school or work project? It’s easy to do that when you’re crunched for time and a deadline is breathing down your neck. But, sleep is a basic need for our survival!

Happiness is a common goal! Suffering is something we want to avoid. Travel is one thing that makes me happy.

This was a feature article from “Journeys of the Spirit,” a group that plans trips all over the world. I went on one to Cambodia and one to Peru. Check them out. And enjoy this article by one of my favorite authors, Thich Nhat Hanh.

Writing a sympathy card can be a very difficult task. I remember a time when I felt tongue-tied and was afraid to say the wrong thing. I worried over it so long that I didn’t send the card.

Later, when I was in an accident and out of work for a number of months, I realized the importance of cards! Each time I received a sympathy card, I felt connected to the sender. It felt so good to know that they thought of me and took time to write a note and/or purchase a card to send. I actually kept all the cards and go back to them periodically. I posted a couple of them on the bulletin board by my desk as a little reminder of the importance of connection and community, especially during times of loss. (more…)

Here is a technique that you can use to relieve stress from anger and anxiety. I know, it sounds so simplistic. But, does it have to be hard to work? Listen all the way to the end to find out how it works.

If you’d like more help managing your anxiety and expressing your anger appropriately, I’d love to work with you. Please give me a call at 404.518.0828. . . Dr. Sharman Colsetti

When a client came in today complaining about her job, I told her this story about a breakfast meeting I had with a friend.:

I met my friend for breakfast. She wanted to know if I could help her. In some ways, it was a typical breakfast meeting. The waitress was pleasant; the eggs were average; the restaurant was full of busy people. We shared a cup of black coffee-like substance, and the first few times my friend took a sip, she managed to spill quite a bit of it. Her trembling hand was just one of the symptoms of burnout.

Did you know that you can change your thought and change your life. Our thoughts are very powerful!

Here’s one of my favorite stories that will help you easily understand how our thoughts determine our world:

On a recent weekend in Atlantic city, a woman won a bucketful of quarters at a slot machine. She took a break from the slots for dinner with her husband in the hotel dining room. But first she wanted to stash the quarters in her room. I’ll be right back, and we’ll go to eat,” she told her husband, and she carried the coin-laden bucket to the elevator. (more…)

Group is a safe place to allow yourself to be vulnerable and experiment with new behaviors. You can learn to work through conflicts that might otherwise be avoided. You can learn that we all struggle with personal issues at various transition periods in our life — starting or ending a relationship or job, losing a loved one, being a parent, etc. (more…)

This is one of my favorite ways to avoid the slippery slope of sadness. I write my gratitudes for the day. Instead of focusing on what’s not working, I look for what is. Our mind influences what we see and feel. To feel better, shift your mind. Even for a moment. Begin small. Say “thank you” to others and to yourself. Appreciate your body and the many things that it does for you. According to Melody Beattie, another of my favorite authors, “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Try it. You’ll like it!(more…)

Here we are on the threshold of a new year. If you are like me, you may be thinking about things that you want to let go of and things that you want to add to your life. I believe that I am free to choose. I let go of the belief that I can’t because of my age, my finances, my social status, and on and on. This video by “David Ault,”, gives me encouragement when I slip into “I can’t.” Perhaps it will do that for you, too. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Dr. Sharman Colosetti

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Hi! My name is Dr. Sharman Colosetti. I am a licensed therapist located in the Atlanta area. I am an energetic, optimistic therapist who has been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. I love to work with adults who want to find a more fulfilling life. I have years of training and life experience that aid me in working with you. I have had success working with clients who struggle with the loss of a relationship, anxiety and stress, depression, workplace issues, sexual and physical abuse, and difficulty organizing their life.

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